Month: November 2019
100 Jobs for 4-Year Bouldercombe Substation Rebuild
20 November, 2019
More than 100 jobs will be supported as part of a $49 million rebuild of a critical Central Queensland electricity substation. Work has begun on rebuilding Bouldercombe Substation, which supplies electricity to Rockhampton and the wider Central Queensland region. The four-year project will ...
BBRF Round 4 – Community Investment Stream – Drought Support – Now Open
14 November, 2019
The Round 4 Community Investments Stream supports projects benefiting local communities in drought-affected areas. Through these projects, it aims to provide both economic and social benefits. The $841.6 million Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) supports the Australian Government’s commitment ...
BBRF Round 4 – Infrastructure Stream – Drought Support – Now Open
14 November, 2019
The Round 4 Infrastructure Projects Stream supports projects which involve the construction, upgrade or extension of infrastructure in drought-affected areas. Through these projects, it aims to provide both economic and social benefits. Grants of $20,000 to $10 million to cover 50% or more of ...
Livingstone 2050
11 November, 2019
A whole-of-community planning project completed by Livingstone Shire Council, has delivered the Livingstone Community Plan: Towards 2050. The Livingstone Community Plan: Towards 2050 is a long-term strategic plan developed with the community and captures the themes, strategies, and goals ...
CHDC Tourism and Events Forum – 27 & 28 November
11 November, 2019
CHDC’s Tourism & Events Forum will explore opportunities that aim to increase the sustainability of the tourism and events industry, support the Central Highlands’ vibrant communities and ultimately enhance the liveability of the region. The mission is to grow and sustain ...
Defence and Aerospace Industry Development Fund
9 November, 2019
The government is committed to developing Queensland small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by supporting them to enhance their prospects for securing participation in defence and aerospace industry supply chains. The Defence and Aerospace Industry Development (DAID) Fund: enables Queensland ...
Volunteers and Events Training Program
7 November, 2019
The Volunteers and Events Training Program supports communities affected by disaster. The program is funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Under the initiative, 12 scholarships are available to eligible residents of 39 ...
Startup Onramp
6 November, 2019
The Startup Onramp Founders Course is a two-day intensive course on how to start a startup and maximise your chances of success. On completion of the course participants are able to sign up for optional ongoing mentoring to help them take their idea further. The Startup Onramp ...
Deadly Deals
5 November, 2019
Deadly Deals provides grants to support Indigenous businesses and innovators to undertake the next step in the development of a product, process or service to market. Deadly Deals aims to: support growth in priority industry areas in Queensland help diversify the Queensland economy engage ...
USQ Education Summit: Attracting and Retaining Teachers in Regional, Rural and Remote areas.
4 November, 2019
With the critical shortage of teachers across the state, and the knowledge that things are going to get worse, the situation in rural and remote regions is dire as teachers, particularly in certain disciplines, will be able to pick and choose their destinations more than ever in the past. All ...
Business Development Fund
4 November, 2019
The Business Development Fund (BDF) focuses on the growth of innovative Queensland businesses, particularly in the emerging industries of tomorrow. It will create high value, knowledge-based and skilled jobs now and into the future. Through providing early stage co-investment funding, the ...
Back to Work Regional Program
3 November, 2019
The Back to Work Regional program gives Queensland employers the confidence to take on new employees and to use this opportunity to grow their businesses. Eligible employers will receive payments of up to $20,000 to hire an unemployed jobseeker in a full-time position. Eligible regions include: ...
Small Business Digital Grants Program
1 November, 2019
The Small Business Digital Grants Program can assist small businesses to access digital technologies and services to help them work smarter, engage with the global economy and make the most of online business opportunities arising from digital disruption. Available funding If successful, ...
Tenders open for Yeppoon rail station building revitalisation
1 November, 2019
Tenders are now open for maintenance work at the Yeppoon Rail Station Building. For more information visit – https://qtenders.hpw.qld.gov.au/qtenders/
